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Twitter # Gives Back to Social Media Pope

He is the most followed world leader on Twitter and for his first visit to Washington, Pope Francis is getting a very special gift, thanks to social media. Twitter brought volunteers together to welcome the pope. United by a hashtag (#), Catholics in the U.S. capital are carrying out a pledge to "Walk with Francis." The Archdiocese of Washington started the hashtag for the papal visit. Sarah Yaklic helped create the online pledge so that people could...

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